Epergne - Crystal
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Estimate € 170 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Cut-glass and mirrored crystal centerpiece / collector's tray, Italian production from the 1970s in the style of Cristal Art and Fontana Arte.
Rare model with a sculptural handle in extra-thick transparent crystal above a round base.
Technical details:
• Disc-shaped base in black smoked mirrored crystal, mirrored top, underside entirely in glass with fine parallel ribbed grinding for a non-slip finish (not plastic/rubber)
• Ribbon-shaped handle in ground and beveled transparent crystal, approx. 15 mm thick
• Finish: hand-beveled edges, original adhesive visible at the two joints
• Substantial weight: 2.4 kg of solid crystal
• Measurements: 37 x 35 x h 7 cm
This type of craftsmanship—a centerpiece in curved, colored and ground glass—is typical of Fontana Arte's Italian production around 1970, in the 37 cm size. Cristal Art is the historic reference manufacturer for mirrors and cut-crystal trays from that period.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Light signs of use on the crystal. No breaks or chips on the handle. Patina consistent with age. Clean and sturdy.
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Seller's Story
We sell design items, vintage or antique but always without restoring, modifying, polishing or transforming them we leave them as we find them in a sign of maximum transparency with the customer.
Translated by Google TranslateCut-glass and mirrored crystal centerpiece / collector's tray, Italian production from the 1970s in the style of Cristal Art and Fontana Arte.
Rare model with a sculptural handle in extra-thick transparent crystal above a round base.
Technical details:
• Disc-shaped base in black smoked mirrored crystal, mirrored top, underside entirely in glass with fine parallel ribbed grinding for a non-slip finish (not plastic/rubber)
• Ribbon-shaped handle in ground and beveled transparent crystal, approx. 15 mm thick
• Finish: hand-beveled edges, original adhesive visible at the two joints
• Substantial weight: 2.4 kg of solid crystal
• Measurements: 37 x 35 x h 7 cm
This type of craftsmanship—a centerpiece in curved, colored and ground glass—is typical of Fontana Arte's Italian production around 1970, in the 37 cm size. Cristal Art is the historic reference manufacturer for mirrors and cut-crystal trays from that period.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Light signs of use on the crystal. No breaks or chips on the handle. Patina consistent with age. Clean and sturdy.
Ships via express courier
Seller's Story
We sell design items, vintage or antique but always without restoring, modifying, polishing or transforming them we leave them as we find them in a sign of maximum transparency with the customer.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2400 g
Glass type
Crystal
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Crystal, Glass
Colour
Black, Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
